Exploring ways to reduce burnout among healthcare professionals.
Official title: Understanding and Addressing Community Health Center Burden, Resiliency, and Burnout - Systems Engineering Analyses and Approaches
Funded at Northeastern University · NIH-11029672 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into why healthcare workers are feeling so burned out, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it aims to find better ways to help them work more efficiently and feel better, which will also improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,999 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS030271-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11029672 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, who are experiencing burnout or high work-related stress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the healthcare profession or who do not interact with healthcare systems may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the high levels of burnout experienced by healthcare professionals, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to understand the systemic issues contributing to this burnout, such as time burdens and inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. By employing systems engineering approaches, the research seeks to optimize workflows and develop resilient processes that can improve both staff well-being and patient care. The findings could lead to actionable strategies that enhance the work environment for healthcare providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and job satisfaction for healthcare professionals, ultimately enhancing the quality of care patients receive.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that systems engineering approaches can effectively address burnout and improve healthcare delivery, indicating a promising avenue for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Northeastern University
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Benneyan, James C — Northeastern University
- Study coordinator: Benneyan, James C
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.